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Smokin’
Times
Official newsletter of the
OUR MISSION
The mission of the California Barbecue Association is to teach, enjoy, preserve, and promote barbeque as a true American food. To help vari- ous children’s charities in California by conducting barbecue events throughout the state of California.
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Board of Directors
Craig Yeszin, Kevin Barteaux,Scott Simpson, Thomas Gearhart, Kyle Casazza, Sylvie Curry, Jerry Aguilar, Steph Franklin
Officers
PRESIDENT
Stephan Franklin, president@cbbqa.org VICE PRESIDENT
Ed Williams, vp@cbbqa.org Treasurer
Jim Kirchner treasurer@cbbqa.org SECRETARY
Jerry Aguilar, secretary@cbbqa.org
Non-BoD Appointees
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Eric Gorham, toy@cbbqa.org MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Marcia Montgomery, memberships@cbbqa.org Business Membership
Tracy Allen, ladyskir@aol.com SMOKIN’ TIMES EDITOR Kathleen McIntosh, kathleenbbq@gmail.com
CBBQA Yearly Membership
Regular Membership..................$36.00 Business Membership..$75.00
CBBQA BBQ 102 CLASS IN LIVERMORE, CA
By Stephen Franklin
The California BBQ Association hosted a BBQ 102 class on January 11, 2020 in Liv- ermore, CA, the first of six classes planned for the year. During the 102 class, 37 stu- dents were instructed by top competition pitmasters on the preparation and cook- ing of a variety of meats. The competition portion of the class included instruction on brisket and pork shoulder along with a desert module. Other meats included pork belly, beef ribs, pork loin, side dishes and sausage. Many of the students had also attended the BBQ 101 class last year, where they learned about equipment, fire management, and sauces, along with competition style ribs and chicken. After completing both classes, students should have the skills of an accomplished back- yard pitmaster and a view into competi- tion BBQ.
After instruction, students and volunteers were treated to a BBQ buffet with all the finished products. Everything was deli- cious and graduates were anxious to apply their newly learned skills at home. Other upcoming classes include a competition class on March 13 and a BBQ 101 class on
April 20. Snake River Farms donated all the delicious meat, Sharpe Gourmet Cook- ing Wood supplied the wood, and rubs were supplied by Simply Marvelous and Big Poppa Smokers. Smoked Seduction BBQ Supply and Catering provided the lo- cation.
Students at the CBBQA BBQ 102 class.
Students at the CBBQA BBQ 102 class
Team Of The Year
ToY
TOP 10 2019
1) Burnin And Lootin
2) Big Poppa Smokers
3) Cynical BBQ
4) Ridge Route Boys BBQ
5) Lady Of Q
6) Simply Marvelous BBQ
7) Team Woodshed
7) 7-8-9 BBQ
9) Smokey Hog Island Luv
10) Bar-B-Q’s-2Go
Rookie Of The Year
RoY
TOP 10 2019
1) Clear Blue BBQ
2) Code7Smokehouse 3) RedJaz BBQ
4) Rockin Bar-B Smokers 5) Prison Break BBQ
6) Coaches Pit BBQ
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